Can you help me manage a large, complex case?
Yes! Our online, secure repository allows us to store all your case information including transcripts and exhibits in a convenient location for access from any computer, 24/7 with your unique username and password.
Can you tell me more about your online repository?
The repository is a secure, online tool where all case documents are stored. These documents are uploaded at AcuScribe for all of our clients who then receive a username and password to access their transcripts and exhibits. This value-added service allows quick access to transcripts and related documents. This convenient site allows for less dependence on hard copies and disks when dealing with voluminous case files.
What is realtime?
It is the instant translation of shorthand into English via the court reporter's notebook computer to the realtime software on your computer. It is a rough draft and is not yet edited or proofread by the court reporter. You have the draft transcript immediately available for reference.
What does realtime software allow me to do?
Review, annotate, Quick Mark, and Auto Mark transcript text as it scrolls by on your computer screen during a deposition, arbitration, or trial. You can also scroll back to the beginning of the day to check what was said or to another day's transcript -- instantly. These are just a few of the many advantages of using realtime software.
Why do I need an E-Transcript?
Using an E-Transcript saves you time because it provides you with an interactive keyword index that allows you to spend less time digesting and summarizing transcripts. You are able to re-print and share the transcript. The E-Transcript allows the deposition to be sorted into several different views, for example, full-size, condensed and many others.
Why can't I open an E-Transcript in MS Word?
You will need to use the E-Transcript Viewer to open an E-Transcript.
Click here to download the free E-Transcript Viewer for your PC.
Can you convert different file formats to an E-Transcript for me?
Yes. We can convert most electronic file formats of your transcript to an E-Transcript. Please contact us for more information.
What file formats are available to me?
We offer electronic transcripts such as E-Transcripts, Page-image ASCIIs, AMICUS-formatted ASCIIs, Summation-formatted ASCIIs, MS Word documents, online repository, CDs of exhibits in .pdf or .tif along with an E-Transcript.
What happens with the transcript after the deposition?
Our reporters use computer-aided transcription (CAT), which translates the stenotype notes into English. The text is reviewed for untranslated words, missed punctuation, appropriate spellings, and is corrected -- a process commonly known as "scoping." It is printed, and the reporter proofreads the transcript, as well as performs other verification procedures to ensure the accuracy of the transcript. It takes an average of 2-3 hours per hour of deposition to finalize the transcript. The final transcript then enters into the production process for copying, scanning and attaching exhibits, binding, special formatting, creating Publisher Bundle CDs, and other services as requested. The final transcript can also be delivered in various electronic file formats via e-mail or diskette/CD.
What can I do to help ensure the deposition flows smoothly and that the reporter is able to capture a precise record?
Attorneys can provide valuable assistance to the reporter in the following ways:
- Remind the witness to speak clearly and to provide verbal responses.
- Make sure only one person speaks at a time.
- Limit background noise as much as possible.
- Spell out any acronyms that are used.
- Provide the reporter with a list of names, technical terms and any other case-specific or unusual words.
To schedule a deposition, you may contact us at 800-497-0277 or complete our online scheduling form. |
